Diabetes Education Program Coordinator II

Job Title

Diabetes Education Program Coordinator II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

TAMHSC McAllen Campus

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

McAllen, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want

The Diabetes Education Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and collecting/reporting activity data for all of the Diabetes Education Program (DEP) activities. Works collaboratively with leadership to plan, develop and implement programs. Assists in establishing short and long-term goals and strategic planning. This position will be primarily located at the main Texas A&M Health – Rio Grande Valley office in McAllen, TX.

What you need to know

Responsibilities

Coordination

• Planning, coordinating, documenting, and evaluating all the Diabetes Education Program (DEP) activities throughout the service area of the Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties). Maintain a close working relationship with the Director and keep well informed of all program activities, changes, issues, data collection/analysis, and/or concerns.

• Assist in the development of special reports and/or information requested by the Director.

• Travels to various locations within the service area of the Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties) for program activities.

• Occasional travel to Corpus Christi and/or College Station, TX for training, meetings, etc. 

• Point and lead person for data collection and analysis for all DEP activities.

• Responsible for the coordination of the evaluation component of the DEP, all its communication, marketing, and meetings.

• Coordinates social media for the program as well as assists as needed the coordination of social media and marketing of other programs within the office.

• Works closely with staff and leadership to coordinate/facilitate new and expanded community DEP activities and initiatives.

• Develops and maintains relationships with community stakeholders and DEP participants.

Administrative

• Assists in establishing short and long-term goals and strategic planning.

• May assist in the supervision of the non-clinical program staff to include student workers.

• Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities and assists in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events.

• Develops, updates training materials and delivers training as needed.

• Performs ongoing review of program service delivery and addresses any identified issues, to include specific communication with program staff and/or participants.

Back-up functions

• Serve as a back-up to complete participant biometric screenings, deliver presentations in the community, and coordinate functions related to new or ancillary programmatic functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Four years of program coordination or program administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish.

• Four years of program administration experience in a healthcare setting.

• A Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage accurate data entry and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable reports.

• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to review program data, identify trends and/or areas for improvement and make recommendations to optimize operations/services.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bilingual

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Skilled in data management/entry, reporting/analytics, and using data tools.

• Knowledge of health issues affecting the area.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.